ADS to Discuss Compliance Automation Strategies & Offer Private Demos of Blade Validate, our Automated CMMC Assessment Readiness Platform

Rockville, MD (October 14, 2025) — Acquired Data Solutions (ADS), a leader in engineering, cybersecurity, and compliance automation, announced it will participate in the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Supply Chain Security Summit (CS5) on October 16–17 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

ADS will be on the exhibit floor connecting with manufacturers, contractors, and supply-chain partners while attending expert sessions on the latest CMMC requirements and best practices.

Why CMMC Matters Now

The Department of War (DOW) is tightening cybersecurity standards across its supply chain, requiring all contractors and subcontractors to achieve at least CMMC Level 1 certification by November 2025. CMMC Level 2 assessments are soon to be needed when self-attestations will not be sufficient. Organizations that aren’t compliant risk losing current contracts and missing future opportunities.

“CMMC is no longer optional — it’s required for anyone doing business with military services and agencies,” said Steve Seiden, President at ADS. “Many companies struggle with where to start or how to avoid failed self-assessments. That’s exactly where our Blade Validate platform makes the difference.”

Blade Validate: Automated CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 Assessment Readiness

Blade Validate (BLV) is ADS’s automated CMMC assessment readiness platform to simplify, accelerate, and strengthen compliance efforts by:

• Assessing Current Security Posture: Scans and maps existing controls to CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 requirements.
• Providing Clear Remediation Guidance: Identifies gaps and provides actionable recommendations to close them quickly.
• Enabling First-Time Success: Helps organizations prepare documentation and evidence to pass their initial CMMC assessment without costly rework.

Connect With ADS at CS5

ADS representatives will be available on the show floor to discuss compliance challenges, share best practices, and provide private demos of Blade Validate. Contractors looking to accelerate their path to CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 compliance can. Schedule a meeting in advance by reaching out to ADS at sales@acquiredata.com.

Contact Acquired Data Solutions today to discover more about Blade Validate and how it can help streamline your path to CMMC compliance.